Grade II listed · Southampton

Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel

Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Southampton, first listed on 8 October 1981. It is one of 285 Grade II entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 48% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1092054
Date first listed	8 October 1981
Local planning authority	Southampton
Location	50.90002, -1.40375 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1092054

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
Dolphin Hotel	II*	14 m
Woolwich House	II	23 m
Lankester'S Vault	II	24 m
Former Holy Rood Church, Now a Merchant Navy Memorial	II*	46 m
National Westminster Bank Ltd	II*	52 m
6 AND 8, ST MICHAELS STREET (See details for further address information)	II	73 m
Holy Rood Chambers	II	79 m
4 St Michael's Street	II	81 m
Star Hotel	II*	83 m
123 and 124, High Street	II	92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel listed?

Yes. Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1092054, first listed on 8 October 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Lampstandards Opposite Central Former Carriage Entrance to the Dolphin Hotel?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southampton, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.